Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
48 |
| Most common nationality |
Belgian nationality with another background, many have two or three nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30 percent of Belgian students |
| Native English, French, and Swedish speaking teachers |
We have native English, French and Swedish teachers. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English, French, and Swedish |
Language support for students in English, French and Swedish. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We have English, French and Swedish sections. Additional languages : English, French, Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch (additional languages are possible if there are demands). |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 maximum |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
technology is used for Special needs children and also in ordinary interactive lessons, and for specific ICF lessons |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
There is a choice between Ethics or Religion (Catholic or Jewish) |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Results in these examinations |
Not applicable because the first bachelier will be in 2020 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We are more talking about minutes then hours ( max 30 minutes) |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We are a new school so it's not applicable |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a convention put up together with the parents and the school |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With a convention in an individual plan |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes there is a school psychologist available |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Can be in specific cases but not as a regular basis |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Extra-curricular activities from 15h45 to 16h45. After-school care until 6PM every day except Wednesdays. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes we offer a home-made canteen every day : We serve fresh, healthy, balanced lunches every day for all members of our community, as well as breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch for boarders.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Every day we offer as well vegetarian food.
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| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Mini-Gym, Swimming, Tennis, Kids Army Bootcamp, Chinese, Hip-Hop, Rugby, Taekwondo, Math Club, Chess&Lego, French speaking theater, basketball, Stay and Study, Self-Defence / Mixed Martial Arts, Soccer |
| Sports activities included |
soccer, little gym, dance, yoga, wall climbing, tennis, rugby, football, basketball, swimming and much more ! |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
All the sports facilities are inside the campus, including Rugby, climbing wall, tennis, soccer etc.. a part for swimming which is outside. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We follow the European School System, offer International Baccalaureate as well as European Baccalaureate.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
We are respectful for each other, work in collaboration between teacher and student, respect the autonomy of the child.
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